Home Ec Class Creations

After a long-long time I've decided to give a try to some more of the Home Ec Online Class projects. They were so many and I've fallen waaaayyy behind. Nevertheless, I've learned a lot, considering that I've never used a sewing machine before in my life! So, the thing that I've made is the Zippered Pencil Case.

It turned out pretty great I think.

Except some tiny mistakes.

I may try to use a fancier fabric next time,

this was a try out.

What Do You Think?

You can also check all of my creations so far here.

More Home Ec Class Crafts

Yesterday I decided to start making some of the Home Ec projects. I have fallen WAY behind with this class so I wanted to make up for the lost time. I didn't make much, since I don't have many supplies yet, but I really enjoyed it. Sewing has become my New Love!

I've started with the first Bonus project,

a Pillow Pin Cushion.

I've used scraps of different fabrics that I had around.

It turned out really good, although one of the fabrics that I've used wasn't of such a good quality so it ripped out during the process of filling it in. Fortunately, I've managed to sew it better and didn't have to start all over again.

The second project was a Gift Pouch.

I've used (once more) a kitchen hand towel.

Once again, a little mistake. I haven't read the instructions all the way, so I've missed the part that was saying "don't sew ALL along the way", and I've ended up with no opening for inserting the cord. I had to rip again a small part. Plus, I've made the top part too narrow. Oh, well, that's what this Class is all about, learn how to sew and learn from your mistakes. And I've made MANY so far! So, I believe I'm learning! hahahaha

What about you?

Have you made anything lately?

Home Ec Class Creations

Hello everyone! I know I've fallen a little behind on schedule with my creations for Home Ec Online Class. I've been way too busy with my work and all that I haven't had the time to make anything. Thank God the instructions will be available for a whole year, so I'll be able to work at my own pace and hopefully I'll improve my sewing skills to perfection! :-)

Take a look at what I've made so far.

This cute tote bag made of  kitchen towels (for the outside)

and a baby towel (for the inside-lining)

For the handles I've used a heavy fabric (it's original purpose was for furniture) and with pieces of kitchen towels I've made some little yo-yos. I've also added buttons and a small butterfly out of polymer clay.

Isn't it cute?

Yesterday, I've made a pillow case.

The original project involved also piping but since I haven't had any of it handy at the time, I've skipped it and I've made just a plain pillow case. So, here is the result. Nothing fancy, I've just used the same fabric as  for the tote bag's handles.

A little mistake on the measurements

and I ended up with this gap.

But I've fixed it with these.

I think my sewing skills are improving after all.

I'm really excited about it!

What about you?

What you've been up to lately?

Have you made anything special?

I'd love to see!

My Wish List

My current Online Class Wish List

contains the following:

1. Elsie's Retro Beauty School

E-course

2. Rachel, Courtney

and Leigh-Ann's

Home Ec

I hope I'll be able to register to both of these pretty soon. 

They seem like a lot of fun and really educational. Especially the Home Ec. I've always wanted to learn how to use my sewing machine properly and be able to make all these amazing crafts that I see around all the time. I'm sure that those three ladies will have a lot to offer because they are very experienced and so qualified. Maybe I'll see you in class! ;-)